Phone Home Podcast

Episode 58 of Phone Home Podcast is a loaded one. We kick things off celebrating one year since going viral, then dive headfirst into the Dr. Cheyenne Bryant controversy — is she a fraud or just a victim of the fake guru era? Eric (licensed therapist) goes toe-to-toe with Dink and Smooth on whether credentials matter if the advice works, and the shade tree mechanic analogy damn near broke the sess...

This episode starts with stories about freestyling in school, driveway records, rap cyphers, and why freestyling used to make you popular. Then the conversation takes a turn into Tyler Perry’s impact on Black culture, art vs religion, typecasting in Hollywood, and whether being “too good” at one thing can actually hurt your career. We debate: Is Tyler Perry productive or counterproductive for Blac...

On Episode 56 of the Phone Home Podcast, the crew covers: Drake's Iceman rollout — album or single? | The Black athlete debate — slave mentality or just environment? | Predatory recruitment in college sports | Does rap music influence violence? | How we fell in love with hip-hop | Plus the most chaotic job interview story you'll hear all year. Like, subscribe, and drop your take in the comments.

Drake. Michael Jackson. The Kendrick beef. And the knife salesman who almost got Dink. Episode 55 of the Phone Home Podcast covers it all. The crew debates whether Drake's May 15th album can actually save his legacy, whether the Kendrick beef was a revival or just a surge, and what Big Darrell witnessed at the 425 Festival with Snoop, Ice Cube, and Too Short. Eric breaks down why the MJ biopic cha...

Episode 54 of the Phone Home Podcast is a full-court press from start to finish. Smoo, Dink, 2, and Eric get into it early over Devin Booker's place in the NBA — is he a true 1A or just a 1B riding with the wrong squad? Then Jason Tatum catches some smoke, and the Eastern Conference Finals gets called out as a weak résumé builder. From there, the crew breaks down the state of hip-hop — is rap actu...

Episode 53 of the Phone Home Podcast is here and we brought in a special guest: DJ CoCo, one of the most respected DJs on the Gulf Coast. She came ready. We kick things off debating Gucci Mane's diss track aimed at Pooh Shiesty was it snitching, or was it justified? Smooth makes the case that Pooh stood on his principles, Big Darrell calls it "a rabbit out of a hat," and DJ CoCo makes it plain: th...

Episode 52 of the Phone Home Podcast is a full one. Smooth, Big Darrell, Dink, Twills, Two, and Eric come in hot from jump — no warm-up needed. The crew debates whether we ever actually landed on the moon after news breaks of a lunar flyby, then goes deep on US vs. Asia tech supremacy — who really leads in innovation, who leads in manufacturing, and why Taiwan matters more than most people think....

Reggie Matthews pulls up to the pod, a Moss Point native, youth coach, community staple. The conversation goes everywhere. We debate the Michigan coach situation and whether it's the environment, the temptation, or the choice that gets men in power in trouble. The room splits. Nobody folds. Smooth drops the line of the episode: there's a Diddy party in every field. Then we rank the greatest rap st...

Episode 50 is here! Smoo, Big Darrell, Two, Dink, Willie O, and Bip pull up for the milestone episode and immediately get into it — from Bam Adebayo dropping 83 on the Wizards to the internet going crazy over a single word. First up, Bam's 83-point night sparks a full era debate — is it really that impressive when the Wizards were missing half their roster? And while we're at it, could Wilt have d...

The crew is back and fully loaded — Smooth, Eric, Big Darrell, The Iron Fist, 3eezy Bih, and Two pull up for one of the most debated topics in hip-hop right now: Does Drake have a classic album? But real heads know that's the wrong question. The real debate is how many classics does he have — and the crew breaks it all the way down. From Take Care to So Far Gone to Scorpion , we run a King of the...

Episode 48 is here and we're not holding back. Smooth kicks things off with a wild story about a contractor who burned him once, created a whole new profile to hide from his reviews, and still found a way to repeat history. From there, the crew gets into supporting Black businesses — where's the line between loyalty and accountability? Then it's a full food debate: Trill Burgers, Beyond vs. Imposs...

The crew pulls up for a full group session and nothing is off limits. The episode kicks off with 3eezy Bih's car wreck confession and a debate on whether Teslas are still a flex before things get real. Big Darrell breaks down the business of breaking into the music industry — from the cost of features and radio vs. streaming money, to why Afrobeats artists face a different uphill battle than Ameri...

"J. Cole NEVER out-rapped anybody?" 😳 Big Darrell, pulls up with NUCLEAR takes on The Fall Off album and the entire room splits. Is Cole's new project a timeless classic, his most boring album, or just dropped at the worst time? We debate replay value, whether he ducked addressing beef, and if his pride is killing his potential. NOBODY could agree. Plus: brutal Super Bowl takes. 🎯 THE BIG QUESTI...

We break down the Grammys, why they were never built for hip-hop, and how we slowly abandoned our own platforms like the BET Awards and Source Awards — only to turn around and chase inclusion elsewhere. The crew debates: Why conscious music gets rewarded more than street or bravado rap Whether Kendrick Lamar has become a “safe rebel” for institutions Why art doesn’t have to be political to matter...

In this powerful episode, the crew tackles one of the most urgent issues facing America right now: ICE enforcement and the rapid expansion happening under the Trump administration. Bipp opens up about being personally affected by recent ICE shootings, leading to a passionate 30+ minute deep dive into systemic issues, accountability, and what real activism looks like. 🔥 KEY TOPICS: • ICE ENFORCEME...

The Phone Home crew is back with their most controversial episode yet! We're breaking down the Tenderism and Keith Lee situation that has the internet divided. Is Uncle Walt really being taken advantage of by his white business partner Nick at Destination Smokehouse, or is this just another case of social media making assumptions without knowing the full story? The guys dive deep into the 6-year b...

This week we sit down with Don, a former NFL safety who played 6 years in the league alongside Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, and some of the game's best. Don opens up about hitting rock bottom, flunking out of Arkansas State the same day he found out he was having a baby, then clawing his way back through junior college where he ran a 4.3 forty and got signed on the spot. He shares the reality of bei...

Are New Year's resolutions just performative BS? The crew debates why 91% of people fail, whether you should wait for January 1st to change your life, and why personal resets matter more than society's timeline. Then things get real: Smooth, Dink, Willie-O and Bipp open up about fatherhood—the anxiety, the pride, the PTO you can't actually use, and why having a village matters more than money. Bip...

We talk about why 2025 felt heavy, where the failures really came from, and how consistency changed everything for this podcast. From Black on Black media conflict to the rise of AI, evolving platforms, and what it means to have a real voice in today’s culture, this episode reflects on growth, mistakes, and momentum. This wasn’t a smooth year, but it was an important one. Topics include Black medi...

We debate whether there is a price on integrity starting with the question would you sell out for 50 million. From Samuel L Jackson vs Denzel Washington to James Harden’s legacy to the truth behind 21 Savage saying fuck the streets nothing is off limits. We break down why stats do not always equal respect. We talk about whether artists can outgrow the culture that made them. We get into Gunna stre...

In this episode, we sit down with Kyana White and really get into how touring actually works. She talks about her path from internships to tour and production management, why relationships matter so much in the music industry, and what it’s really like managing artists on the road. We also touch on mental health, burnout, and how important it is to take care of yourself when you’re living out of a...

In this episode of the Phone Home Podcast, the crew jumps into a wide ranging conversation that blends sports, music, culture, and the shifting landscape of entertainment. The discussion begins with debates about player performance, generational talent, and how baggage, perception, and even racial bias shape the way athletes are judged. From there, the focus moves into hip hop, where the hosts bre...

In this episode of the Phone Home Podcast, the crew sits down for a wide ranging, hilarious, and thought provoking conversation about family, culture, technology, and everything in between. The episode opens with a deep dive into Thanksgiving traditions and how the holiday feels different as we get older. The hosts explore shifting family dynamics, generational disconnects, and the rise of no cont...

Golson gives a full breakdown of the legendary play that changed his life, the Ole Miss program, and the entire SEC landscape. He details exactly what he saw pre-snap, how he baited the throw, and why that moment became one of the most replayed highlights in college football. We also dive into Senquez’s rise as a two-sport star, his decision between MLB vs NFL, becoming a top defensive back in the...

In this episode of the Phone Home Podcast , the crew dives into Shedeur Sanders’ latest performance and what it really means for his long-term trajectory. The conversation digs into how much of a quarterback’s success comes from personal talent versus organizational support, and why fans often confuse optimism with realism when evaluating young players. The hosts debate whether Shedeur is being ju...